1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1975 Reliant Kitten and 1975 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,361 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (60 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Subaru Leone weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Subaru Leone (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Reliant | Subaru |
| Model | Kitten | Leone |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2450 mm |
